Ray Wright II, P.E.

Experience

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  Virginia Department of Transportation

  Jun 2016 - Feb 2020

  Reported to Assistant District Traffic Engineer, conducted traffic studies including signal warrant studies, speed limit studies, traffic calming studies, and roadway safety audits for Interstate, Primary, and Secondary highways.Performed traffic modeling simulations using HCS, Synchro, VISSIM, & Sidra under VDOT TOSAM guidelines.Developed technical documents for District Traffic Engineer in relation to operational and safety analysis studies, as well as policies and best practices.Lead engineer for the Fatal Crash Review program in the Richmond District, responsible for conducting site investigations, performing crash analysis, and identifying potential countermeasures. Technical Lead for Richmond District RSA program, conducting roadway safety audits for Interstate and Secondary highways.Reviewed consultant corridor and feasibility studies, including STARS and interchange modification reports. Assembled traffic control plans in accordance with MUTCD and VDOT standards.Prepared conceptual roadway designs using MicroStation in accordance with AASHTO & VDOT specifications and standards.Provided recommendations to liaisons to address citizen & delegate requests in relation to traffic operations and traffic control devices. Show less Participated in eighteen-month rotational program where chief focus is to gain interdisciplinary knowledge and technical acumen. Held acting position assisting Regional Operations Director in managing regional traffic signals contract valued at over $3 million. Monitored project progress for technical accuracy and adherence to schedule and budget.Responsible for ensuring contract task orders are constructed in accordance with VDOT specifications and standards. Collaborated with field personnel as well as designers to address contractor RFIs and perform quality control. Facilitated meetings involving stakeholders. Performed each rotation with a traffic engineering focus. Scored SmartScale applications for congestion and safety analysis under Conceptual Planning Manager.Working under District Location & Design Engineer, prepared conceptual roadway designs using MicroStation in accordance with VDOT specifications and standards.Designed signal modification plans.Assisted with safety and operational studies, and roadway safety audits. Reviewed consultant corridor and feasibility studies, including STARS and interchange modification reports. Show less

  • Traffic Engineer

    May 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Core Development Program Engineer Associate

    May 2017 - May 2019

  • Civil Engineering Scholar

    Jun 2016 - May 2017
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  Michael Baker International

  Mar 2020 - now

  Performs traffic modeling simulations using Sidra & Synchro in accordance with state (NCDOT, VDOT) guidelinesAssisted with the development of traffic volumes using COVID adjustmentsAnalyzes oversaturated traffic conditions for intersections and corridors using SimTrafficAnalyzes crash and traffic volume data using ArcGIS and Microsoft Excel to identify and mitigate safety issuesConducts access management studies to balance vehicle throughput, safety, and driveway accessDevelops technical documents and memorandums in relation to operational and safety analysisAssisted with the development of signal design plans in accordance with state (NCDOT, VDOT) standardsPrepares conceptual design plans using MicroStation in accordance with design standardsDevelops countermeasures to mitigate safety risks while improving or maintaining through traffic flowUtilizes StreetLight data to verify traffic patterns and volumes Show less

  • Traffic Engineer

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Traffic Engineering Associate

    Mar 2020 - Oct 2023